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Over a hundred Harley Davidson lovers attended the ‘Almería HOG Rally’ image www.wallgood.com

The sixth edition of the ‘Almería HOG Rally’ brought together more than 100 Harley Davidson lovers from all over Spain.

The event was organised by the Club AlmeríaChapter and the Concesionario Oficial Harley-Davidson de Almería.

The organisers chose as their base the Hotel Portomagno in Aguadulce. From there the attendees rode a variety of routes with the aim of really getting to know the Poniente region and the lower Alpujarra Almeriense.

As usual, the organisers enjoyed the cooperation of the Authorities of the Municipalities visited and the Guardia Civil de Tráfico, who accompanied the riders on the Saturday stage.

Throughout the weekend a number of activities took place. Among which the visit to the premises of the agricultural company of ClisolAgro, where they explored the gems of the Mediterranean garden planted with sustainable and healthy methods.

The Propia Gerente, Lola Gómez Ferrón, directed the tour, which proved an eyeopener for the bikers.

The same afternoon the riders attended the traditional flag parade through the main streets of Aguadulce and the Puerto Deportivo.

Manuel Rodríguez, explained that ‘the purpose of the HOG Rally is that enthusiasts of this legendary brand enjoy a few days together, at the same time being made aware of the attractions offered by the province of Almería.’

This meeting is not the only one of its kind organised by the AlmeríaChapter. Throughout the year they organise routes in and out of the Province, solidarity campaigns, participation in celebrations such as the Noche en Blanco and the Desfile at the Feria del Mediodía which is organised by the Ayuntamiento de Almería and the Asociación Provincial de Empresarios de Hostelería, Ashal.

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The Independent Theatre Group Out in Front Once Again “It Runs in the Family” By Master of Farce – Ray Cooney

After the long summer break, The Independent Theatre Group is returning with a fast flowing farce direct from it’s smash hit run in London’s West End, - “It Runs in the Family” by the master of farce – Ray Cooney. Once again we have the pleasure of introducing some new members to the Almanzora Valley stages as well our loyal and well loved members who many have seen before in our previous productions.

The Group, started in existence with a Ray Cooney Farce – “Run for Your Wife” and since our formation we have regularly returned to this genre over the years.

This story has all the usual attributes of farce, for which we are well known. - Six doors, double windows, double meanings, innuendoes, confusion and chaos, the list goes on.

The story of this play centres round Dr. David Mortimore, a married neurologist with racked nerves, who is warming up for a career-making lecture. In bursts Jane Tate (once Nurse Tate) with the reasons for her hasty departure, 18 years and 9 months ago. Dr. Mortimore, you see, is the father of her 18-year-old daughter, Lesley, who has been picked up for drunken driving among other things and is now crying for her “long-lost daddy.” Needless to say, one character after another is bounding through doors that swing or slam in the doctors’ lounge at St. Andrew’s Hospital in London, and count among them other doctors, His wife, a police sergeant, an elderly patient who is forever in and out of a wheelchair, and a matron, addressed as Matron, a matriarch in her own rights and on occassions somewhat sever, as well as others adding to the mahem.

The theatre we use in Cantoria – Teatro Saavedra – is still undergoing renovations, due to finish after Christmas, so we are presenting the play at Teatro Pedro Gilabert in Arboleas, commencing this week on Friday 25th October, Saturday 26th October and on Sunday 27th October. Friday and Saturday performances commence at 7.30 p.m. and Sunday is a matinee at 3.30p.m. and tickets are available on the door, from Total Entertainment, Girasol and 1Stop Pools in Albox and from Essentials and Sophia’s in Arboleas

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This year’s sponsored Charity is F.A.C.E and we hope that we can assist in their fundraising endeavours, through the various productions we are doing this year.

Obviously we can only do this with the support of you, our audiences, so please continue to help us and come and enjoy our presentations. They are always very good and very We are always on the look out for people who would like to join us and enjoy the fun and good natured banter of Amateur Dramatics. Please don’t think you have to go on stage – there are always as many, if not more involved back stage and front of house as actually “treading the boards”. At the beginning of 2014 we shall be undertaking “Curtain Call”. This will be an Anthology of musical theatre from the “Great War” to the present day all wrapped up in a play about a closing theatre, and the theatre cast and crew saving it from closure – as the catch phrase from “ Miranda “ says – “Great Fun”

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Double win for the Ford-Dunn brothers at Alicante’s Spanish Supermoto round

Both the Ford-Dunn brothers were in dominant form at last weekends 4th round of the Spanish Supermoto championship held at Villena, Alicante.

The British brothers who live in Murcia had been training hard over the summer to make sure they were in top form for the final rounds of the season, and it showed with both brothers qualifying in 2nd

position in their respective classes giving them a front row starting position for their races.

Anthony was the first to race in the prestigious SM Open class and secured the overall win for the day by taking a win and two second positions from his three races, beating the reigning Spanish

champion Francesca Cucharera and former Spanish champion Israel Escalera. Anthony’s last race was gripping as he fought through to 2nd position after a bad start that gave him enough points to take the overall victory.

Next out was older brother Mat who was racing in the SM Master 35 class. Mat finished a close 2nd in his first race and knew that to take the overall win and maintain his championship lead then a win in the 2nd race was the only option. Before Mat had even lined up on the grid for the second race he was in trouble as the toll of racing in 30 degrees of heat on a rough track had given him chronic cramps in his arms and legs that made racing impossible.

The start of the race was delayed slightly whilst mat was fed salt on the grid until the cramps subsided and racing could start.

Once the race started Mat found himself in third position with some work to do to get to the front, but he did just that with an

outstanding effort that saw him dive down the inside of the leader to take the lead and the win on the last corner of the last lap. The 2-1 result gave him the overall win and both brothers stood on the top step of the podium at the end of the days racing.

Team Sponsor Shane Stratton from Stratton Motorsports had flown in to watch the days racing and was delighted with the double victory and the possibility of clinching the SM Master championship at the forth coming Albaida race.

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Glasses that can translate a menu have been demonstrated by a major Japanese mobile operator.

NTT Docomo’s wearable Intelligent Glasses can project an image of translated text over unfamiliar characters, the company said.

The spectacles also allow the wearer to view and manipulate virtual images.

The wearable technology was demonstrated at Ceatec 2013, a consumer electronics show in Japan.

NTT Docomo said that Intelligent Glasses could be a boon to tourists.

“Character recognition technology enables instant language translation for users travelling abroad and reading restaurant menus and other documents,” NTT Docomo said.

Translated text The glasses, which are still at a research stage, can show translated text in a user’s first language, according to the company.

The head-mounted display can translate Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean languages.

Translation takes over five seconds for the prototype.

The technology can also turn flat surfaces into pseudo-touchscreens, NTT Docomo said.

A person can manipulate a virtual image in their field of vision using a ring that relays hand movements on the blank surface back to the glasses.

The spectacles also use facial recognition software to display personal details of a person who is in view, the company added.

The data is called up from remote servers using smartphones.

Wearable tech Wearable technologies have “tremendous potential, but face a lot of hurdles”, IDC consumer technology consultant Jonathan Gaw told the BBC. “Small-bore applications like on-the-fly menu translation won’t sell a pair of smart glasses on their own, but a large eco system of applications might,” he said. Smart glasses face immediate issues of size, weight and battery life, Mr Gaw said. In the consumer world, fashion and social acceptability concerns also come into play, he added. Some of the major technology companies are in the process of developing wearable technology.

For example, Google is developing head-mounted spectacles as part of the Google Glass project.

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Expatriates in receipt of UK pensions and benefits may soon be contacted by the Department of Work & Pensions to confirm their international bank details.

From 31st January 2014, the Department for Work and Pensions will need an International Bank Account Number (IBAN) and Bank Identification Code (BIC) in order to make payments to expatriates’ accounts in Spain and other Eurozone countries. This change is due to new European Union regulations which aim to make payments between EU countries faster and more secure.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) already holds IBAN and BIC details for most of its customers. But expatriates whose details are not yet held by the DWP will soon receive a letter asking for them.

Bank customers will not be asked to provide any further details of their accounts, such as passwords. It is only the IBAN and BIC details that are needed If you receive a letter, you should complete the attached form and return it to the DWP as soon as possible, says the British Embassy in Madrid.

Failure to do so may mean your payments will be stopped because after 31st January 2014, banks in Eurozone countries will not accept any DWP direct payments without these details.

You can get the IBAN and BIC details from your bank account statement or directly from your bank.

Expatriates only need to provide additional bank details if they receive payments into a Eurozone account outside the United Kingdom and have received a letter from the DWP. Those whose pension or benefit is paid into a UK account are unaffected by this change in EU regulations.

Officials from the Department for Work and Pensions are also reminding customers who have changed address, and who have yet to inform the DWP, to contact the International Pension Centre in Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 0044 191 218 7777 in order to make sure their details are up to date.

For more information about the change to European bank account numbers, visit the European Commission website at http://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/ payments/sepa/index_en.htm .

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On Tuesday 15th October a very special meeting of the Costa Blanca Branch of RAFA took place at the El Vira’s restaurant in San Luis. This meeting was special for it not only welcomed the visit of the European Area Chairman of RAFA, Bob Hunt and his wife but also welcomed Graham Knight from the Torrevieja Town Hall and his wife.

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El Ejido Rugby Club

Based in Almerimar, we are always looking for new players and have training sessions starting at 21.30h every Tuesdays and Thursdays. Players of all abilities welcome. The team is very sociable and after have players from beginner to experienced. We are currently in Andalucia Regional Division 2 and just about to start the second phase of the league. Home matches are usually at 12.30 on Sundays at the grass rugby pitch in Almerimar. For more information call Jonathan on 695 635 078

There is a new page on Facebook called Memorias de Almerimar www.facebook.com/ MemoriasDeAlmerimar where people can share their photos and other memories of Almerimar from years gone by. If you have some old photos of Almerimar please can you share them with us.

The Charity Shop Calle Galera No6, Almerimar (Behind Bar Ankara)

Please help me find my forever family!

Honey was found abandoned in Berja. After a visit to the Vets she was confirmed to be an Alsatian crossed with a small dog, and over one year old. She has had all her vaccinations, chipped and neutered. Friendly, house trained and gets on well with other dogs and children.

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divers will monitor Posidoniaoceanica in the waters of Roquetas de Mar The Consejería de MedioAmbiente y OrdenacióndelTerritorio has finalised the campaign for a volunteer network organised by the Junta de Andalucía to improve knowledge and the conservation status of Posidoniaoceanica in the Andalucian Mediterranean. The event took place in the LICArrecifes de Roquetas de Mar, on the Barrera de Los Bajos.

The distribution of materials and a training chat took place in Aguadulce marina starting at 8.00 in the Centro de BuceoAquatours. Dives took place from 10:30 to 12:30, after which the data gathered was recorded.

Volunteers, accompanied by members of the Life program, gathered data on the density and length of leaves, area of cover, associated fauna and other information on the state of conservation of the sea grass.

The methodology used by these volunteers is standardised and coordinated with technicians using Programa de GestiónSostenibledelMedio Marino de la Junta.

This initiative, developed through thePrograma de VoluntariadoAmbiental,is part of the LIFE + Posidonia Andalucía for the conservation of this endangered marine plant, a project financed by the FondoEuropeoLife+Naturaleza.

These latest activities have taken place on theLitoraldelLevanteAlmerienseand in the Cabo de Gata.

The detailed mapping of sea grass prairiesalong the Almería coastline undertaken by the Life + Project has identified the existence of 981 hectares of this habitat.

The EU offers priority protection (1120 Habitat of Posidoniaoceanica) in the PonienteAlmeriense, where there is estimated to be more than 3,100 acres.

The province of Almeria has more than 16,000 hectares of Posidonia, representing 92% of the grassland areas throughout the Andalucian coast.

These 16,000 acres are a major sink for capturing greenhouse gases in the province, and are the best defence against beach erosion.

Almería has 13 of the 16 monitoring stations in Andalucia, as the Almeríacoastline is where the prairies develop more extensively and are the best preserved of the Andalucian Mediterranean.

The Red de VoluntariosPosimed Andalucía was created in 2009 by the Consejería de MedioAmbiente de la Junta de Andalucía, and is integrated into the national Posimed network and aims to determine the health status of Posidonia. teleprensa.es

charity bike ride After a very long and battling journey over 1200 miles from Vigo the north of Spain this is Terry arriving on his 69th Birthday on schedule at 3pm Saturday 12th October. He battled through bad weather with lots of mechanical problems, flat tyres gears and brake problems, arriving home to a very warm welcolme at the Stumble Inn. The party kicked off with Artist Caiman latin Brothers. There had been sponsorships and raffles raising over 2500 euros for their chosen charity Cancer in Spain. A big thank you to Martin for donating 1000 euros, also a big thank you to Vanessa for arranging all the

sponsorships and raffle, not forgetting thank you to all the people that attended and donated generously and made this day possible.

Last but not least congratulations Terry on your 69th Birthday, well done none of this would have been possible without you Thank you.

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friday golf society 28 golfers including 3 guests took part in a Reverse Waltz competition with two hidden holes at a much later start time than recently of 13:22 for the first tee time. The weather was kind to us with sunshine and not much wind even though we finished quite late.

The winners with a score of 85 points were Jacqui, Anita G, Jim Sh and Peter Wa. They beat the 2nd place team by scoring 2 points on the hidden holes compared to the second teams one point. However they would have won anyway on lower handicap.

Last place and chocolates went to

Nina, David C, John N and his guest Ian A with a score of 58 points.

Nearest the pin was won by Mel with a distance of 2.90m.

Thanks to Lennart for announcing the scores and giving out the prizes this week. It is a shame that no matter which way he tried to do the scoring Jacqui’s team beat his for first place.

Two golfers played better than their handicap this week. Well done to Peter Wa and Ivan who both scored 37 points.

The Friday golf next week starts at the earlier time of 11:54.

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Is exercise as effective as drugs for heart disease and diabetes?

A new study, published in the British Medical Journal, suggests that exercise and drugs often have similar results when used to treat heart disease, prevent diabetes and for stroke rehabilitation.

The researchers even found that in some cases, exercise was more effective.

“No statistically detectable differences were evident between exercise and drug interventions in the secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and prediabetes,” the study’s authors wrote. “Physical activity interventions were more effective than drug treatment among patients with stroke.”

While this study isn’t a license to forgo pills that have been prescribed to you, it’s definitely worth adding more exercise to your daily routine - and even talking to your doctor about whether you could replace your pills with a structured fitness program.

After all, the benefits of exercise are plentiful, and well documented. Just going for a long walk every day lowers your blood pressure, can help you lose weight, and could reduce your risk for breast cancer.

Enjoy!

Walking can help you lose weight, but it can turn into a boring drudge. Challenge your workout with some new ideas to walk off the weight: We are creatures of habit. If you have a regular route then break your habit by occasionally walking your normal route in the other direction. It not only beats

boredom, but it’ll wake you up to the world around you by helping you see things from fresh angles. Go left instead of right when you take your first step. Make a point to notice three things you never observed from the opposite direction.

If something is making you angry, or simply won’t go right, go for a walk! You’ll not only get a great physical workout because the adrenaline will make you walk faster, but you’ll also burn off some of the stress hormones coursing through your body.

Go for a walk with someone. You’ll be less likely to duck out than if you are going on your own, plus a good natter will make the distance seem all too short!

Sometimes less is more. Rather than a 45minute walk, take three separate 15-minute walks. You’ll derive just as much health benefit, plus you’ll keep your metabolism running throughout the whole day so you’ll burn more calories.

Got a problem? Go for a walk. Walking relaxes your mind and body, and many times the solution will just come to you as you walk.

Go for a walk between 4 and 7 p.m. Your body temperature is highest then, your muscles are warmest, and you’ll have plenty to mull over from the day. The resulting calm will help you drift off at bedtime for a good night’s sleep.

Lastly - Be glad. The mere fact that you can go for a walk is something to be glad about.

Count up how many other things there are to be glad about.

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9 Health Benefits of Almonds:

Serums are thick liquid-like products with active ingredients like vitamins and anti-oxidants that are formulated with smaller molecules so they can penetrate deep into the skin. Serums are designed to penetrate and treat various skin conditions, such as redness, dehydration or lack of firmness, wrinkles, dark spots or to brighten the skin.

A facial serum or a facial moisturizer?

Are you finding it hard to decide what’s better for your skin: a facial serum or a facial moisturizer? Here’s what you need to know.

How to choose the right serum?

Choosing a facial serum for a particular skin type or concern can be difficult; read labels to figure out which ones are best for your complexion.

When choosing a facial serum, keep in mind your skin type, whether it is oily, dry, combination or sensitive. Then,

How to properly apply a serum?

Things get a little more complicated when you are also using facial serum facial serum – when should you apply your serum and when should you apply your moisturizer, and what about the toner?

Well, first start with your toner. If you have dry skin, apply the serum serum right away, when skin is still damp to seal in as much moisture as possible. Wait a few minutes until the serum is fully absorbed, and then apply your moisturizer. That will allow you to lock and increase the benefits of the serum.

In other words, you apply the serum after your toner and before your moisturizer!

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People are often confused about the differences between a moisturizer and a facial serum, and may be unsure if they should use one or both products. While facial serums can give you added moisture, the main reason you’d want to use a facial serum is to get added nutrients into deeper layers of your skin that a regular moisturizer is not able to reach. Due to their large molecules, moisturizers can only penetrate the first layer of the skin, allowing them to to hydrate and seal in moisture. A facial serum is able to penetrate into all three layers of the skin because it is made of smaller molecules. The serums ability to go deeper into the skin is what allows it to help combat many common beauty complaints.

determine what issues you are trying to prevent or correct, and find products that contain ingredients to combat these issues, such as antioxidants to prevent aging, retinol (commonly referred to as vitamin A) to reverse aging, or hyaluronic acid to keep your skin nourished. Some skin serum ingredients are useful in fading dark spots on the face, while others give a healthy glow to dull, grayish complexions.Using a serum that’s just right for you will go a long way toward improving the appearance of your skin.

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1. They reduce heart attack risk.

Those who consume nuts five times a week have about a 50 percent reduction in risk of heart attack according to the Loma Linda School of Public Health.

2. They lower ‘bad’ cholesterol.

Almonds added to the diet have a favorable effect on blood cholesterol levels, according to a clinical study by Dr. Gene Spiller, Director of the Health Research and Studies Center, Inc. 3. They protects artery walls from damage.

It was found that the flavonoids in almond skins work in synergy with the vitamin E, thus reducing the risk of heart disease (Research at Tufts University).

4. Almonds help build strong bones and teeth.

The phosphorus in almonds helps make this possible.

5. They provide healthy fats and aid in weight loss: Although nuts are high in fat, frequent nut eaters are thinner on average than those who almost never consume nuts. (Data from the Nurses’ Health Study) Those who ate nuts at least two times per week were 31 percent less likely to gain weight than were those who never or seldom ate them in a study involving 8865 adults. (WHFood’s article on almonds) 6. Almonds lower the rise in blood sugar and insulin after meals 7. They help provide good brain function.

Almonds contain riboflavin and L-carnitine, nutrients that boost brain activity and may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

8. They nourish the nervous system.

According to Ayurveda, almonds help increase high intellectual level and longevity.

9. They alkalize the body.

Almonds are the only nut and one of the few proteins that are alkaline forming.

When your body is not alkaline enough, you risk osteoporosis, poor immune function, low energy and weight gain.

Did you know?

Almonds are actually stone fruits related to cherries, plums and peaches. United States is the largest producer of almonds.

From ancient Egypt to modern times, almonds have always been a popular ingredient in lotions and potions

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..take care of your pets

From www.petfinder.com

The story of Toof

I was born in the streets of Mobile, Alabama. When I was a still a baby, I was dumped at the county shelter. I was only about eight weeks old and still living at the county shelter when some large dog viciously attacked and maimed me.

I nearly died. Nearly ...

The people at the county shelter deemed my injuries too severe and costly and thought it best to put me to sleep.

However, the angels from the Mobile SPCA swooped down and whisked me back to their shelter because they weren’t about to let my life end before I ever had a chance to live it.

The SPCA angels saved my life that day, but I was still badly injured. The attack left me deaf in my left ear, missing half my left ear, and my left rear leg had to be amputated at the hip. I had a rough puppyhood, to say the least.

After I healed, I was put up for adoption by the SPCA, so they posted my story and picture on Petfinder. Days went by, yet no one showed up to meet me.

Weeks passed and not a single person called to ask about me.

I went to the monthly Petsmart adoptions, but still no one wanted me.

What was I doing wrong? I was as sweet and friendly as any dog out there and, not to sound conceited, but I’m pretty darn cute! After four months of rejection and disinterest, I was starting to give up hope.

Just about then, a man and woman named Gary and Kathy came to meet me. They read my story, fell in love with me, and immediately adopted me.

Gary and Kathy were thrilled to have me, but something bothered them.

They were confused as to why no one else called in those four months. Gary and Kathy asked one of the SPCA angels if she knew the reason, and she replied, “When people read that Too Fab lost his leg, half his ear, and half his hearing, they moved on to the next dog because they don’t want a ‘damaged’ one or the extra work caring for a

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After so many of our service personnel have lost life and limb fighting for our freedom, after thousands of innocent Americans were maimed on 9/11, and many more in the bombing of innocents in Boston, you would hope human attitudes would have changed.

That is my mission. I am currently making the rounds visiting residents at local nursing homes and assisted living facilities. When I’m old enough, I would like to get my therapy dog certification so I can visit children’s wards in hospitals and work with our returning amputee veterans to help them cope with their new reality. I want people to understand that I and others like me are not “damaged” or “defective”. Hardly ...we are survivors.

So, although I have some damaged and/or missing parts, my capacity for love remains without limits and there isn’t a single thing I cannot accomplish.

As a matter of fact, I am MORE of a dog since I lost some parts because I’m doing it with less and without any assistance whatsoever. I have to figure everything out myself and make it work ... and I never fail!

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LEGAL CORNER WITH MICHAEL DAVIES, ABOGADO/SOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic, please e-mail info@daviessolicitors.com Q. My father has deceased in Aguamarga,Almería , Spain .He had a house in Spain worth approx. 200,000 euro and a bank account in Jersey worth £70,000.He was a Spanish resident and had made a will leaving his house and account to his three children in equal shares. (all three of us are resident in Sevilla ) A. You need to declare to the Spanish tax authorities both the house plus the funds (in any case the Spanish tax authorities in Spain know of its existence as I presume your father will have declared the existence of the funds in Jersey on his 720 form.

The good news is that no tax will be due because each of the three children is entitled, as resident in Andalucia to an exemption of 175,000 euro on an inheritance received from his/her father.

The law in Spain is simple: If the heir is a Spanish resident he/she pays inheritance tax on anything he/she receives anywhere in the world, (unless bilateral agreements with the country where the assets are situated say otherwise which is not the case with the UK) If the heir is non-resident of Spain he/she only pays inheritance tax in Spain on the assets he receives that are situated in Spain at the time of death.

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almería since 1993. He is member of the Law societies of Almería and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street.

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House sales in Spain from kyero.com

According to the General Council of Notaries’ statistics on housing transactions, the number of purchases made by foreign buyers increased by 22.6% during the second quarter of 2013. Specifically, these buyers purchased 14,593 homes in Spain in that period, which the notaries said represents a “significant increase over previous quarters”.

In the distribution of these operations, those made by non-resident foreigners accounted for 54.9% of the total. The Council said that “the behaviour between the segment of resident and non-resident foreigners has been inconsistent”, and that the most likely trigger of this recent surge would be the authorisation to grant residency permits to purchasers of real estate with a value of 500,000 euros or more.

The first quarter experienced a moderate increase of 4.4%, following a “strong” increase in transactions in the last quarter of 2012 due to the elimination of the tax deductions for house purchases, which came into force on 1st January, while nonresident foreigners were seen as the “engine” of all foreign transactions, increasing by 43% year-on-year.

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The British community has donated a collection of 350 euros for schools in the Municipality.

The British community of Zurgena, in collaboration with parents of students as well as shops and local businesses, has donated 350 euros to the Ayuntamiento for improvements and maintenance of schools in the Municipality.

The money has been raised by organising a charity event. It was attended by about 220 people and was enlivened by musical groups playing popular songs from the 60s, to the delight of the audience.

The Estación de Renfe was the setting for a Gala starring typical English dishes prepared by residents of the community for the appreciation of the Zurgeneros.

Peter Dell and Gary Bowen, residents of Zurgena of British origin, explained the aim of these solidarity actions at the donation ceremony at the Ayuntamiento. ‘This was the seventh year in a row that we have organized charity events. Although previously we designated the collection for the orphanage at Vera, this time we thought about helping our local community and its facilities.’

The Alcalde, Luis Díaz, thanked the organisers for what he saw as ‘an important symbolic gesture, full of good intentions.’

Accompanied by other councillors he praised ‘the tremendous effort,’ and promised that the English community ‘will be treated as it deserves, working with them in any way that you request.’

His words were backed by support from the Concejal de Tercera Edad y Comunidad Británica, Jim Simpson and the leader of the Comercio y Turismo, Sampo Penttila.

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SCL0081 from

230.000€

SCL0094

694.000€

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FRONT LINE GOLF VILLA WITH GARAGE IN MOJACAR €250,000

This Villa has a built area of 189,50mts² distributed between a large basement area that houses an independent annex with its own kitchen and bathroom, plenty of living and storage area and a separate massive lock up garage and store room; ground floor with an entrance hallway, a large dining room, a sitting / living room with wood burner; a large open plan kitchen, a double bedroom, a bathroom and stairwell leading to the upper and lower levels; and 1st floor with 2 double bedrooms, a hallway and a family bathroom.

The Villa also has massive terraces totalling 44.05mts² on the lower and upper level facing the golf course - the upper terrace also has great sea views.

The Villa also benefits from an additional 225.10mts² of land which surrounds the property – this has been completely terraced by the existing owners. The property benefits from air conditioning (hot and cold), double glazed windows throughout, and all the terraces have retractable awnings and now there is a new

jacuzzi. This Villa really is an ideal full time residence or a holiday home, especially for the golf enthusiast.

The resort where it is located has a large private outdoor swimming pool and a year round gymnasium.

An early viewing is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

For more information or to book a viewing appointment please visit our office or contact us via phone or e-mail. Ref: 1479

Paseo del Mediterraneo 197 - Mojacar - Almeria

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950 064 584 Mob: 677 667 722 / 635 979 829 400€ pcm

mar800

Taberno Town House Fully furnished 5 bed/4 bathbeautifully reformed – 400m2 build size – Terraces

115,000€

SOL134

Antas Detached Country House, Fully reformed, 950m2 plot, 2 bed, 2 bath, Mature Gardens, Private location

450€ pcm

MAR989

albanchez cortijo 3 bed 2 bath pool pets accepted

99,500€

SOL133

Los Higulares Detached Villa, 2 bed, 2 bath, 615m2, immaculate throughout, sold fully furnished

Secure Properties Post Boxes Urgently Required

Available at 35€ a Year!

450€ pcm

MAR907

arboleas 3 bed 2 bath fully furnished pool fully walled & gated

179,500€

SOL130

Antas Country House, 3 bed, 2 bath, 200m2 build, close to all amenities

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550€ pcm

For Sale & For Rent MAR890

albox cortijo 4 bed 2 bath, sorry no pets, roof top terrace, fully furnished fully walled and gated

79,995€

SOL108

Antas Town House, 3 bed, 1 bath, fully furnished and ready to move into

600€ pcm

MAR988

Albox 3 bed 3 bath pool & garage fully walled & gated

109,000€

SOL084

Vera Golf Large Duplex, 3 bed, 2.5 bath, fully furnished, communal pool, must be seen

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• Property Sales • Resales • Holiday Lets • Commercial Properties • Off Plan Investments • Property Vigilance • Maintenence SPECIAL OFFER 2beds, 2 baths, open views In & outdoor pool, communal pool, brand new

Spacious townhouse 97m² 3 beds, 2 baths, furnished 31m² terrace, OFP, Viewing highly recommended

Furnished villa 100m² 3 beds, 2 baths, plot 400m² AC/H private pool Lovely mountain views

Front line apartment 73m² 2 beds, 2 baths, AC/H 1°floor, excellent views com, pool, parking, furnished

95.000€

89.000€

205.000€

129.000€

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Marina de la Torre

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Mojacar Playa Super apartment 91m² 2beds 2baths, south facing Large terraces 33+17m² lift, garage, store room Communal pool, close to beach

Top floor apartment 59m² 2 beds, 1 bath large terrace, BBQ, AC/H communal pool, 100 m from the beach

Well maintained townhouse 133m² 3 beds, 3 baths, terraces Roof terrrace 55m² stunning sea views Com. pool

1654.000€

Mojacar Playa

109.950€

197.000€

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Mojacar Playa

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Reformed cortijo 200m² built plot 1200m², 15 min from Carboneras 3 beds, 1 bath main house, Guest apartment with 1 bed,1 bath

Refurbished semi det cortijo 161m² plot 322m² 4 beds, 2 baths, 15 min drive to Mojacar beach room for pool

219.000€

105.000€

99.000€

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Large family villa with good sea views 4 beds, 3 baths all with AC/H, fully kitted for holiday lets just a few minutes walk from the beach private pool, carport. Must be seen.

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129.000€

Alfaix

Los Gafares

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Modern villa, just 50 m from beach 181m² built and 523 m² plot 3 beds, 2 baths, space for pool Central heating, Furnished

319.000€

449.000€

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105.000€

Marina de la Torre

“OPPORTUNITY” Apartment 72m² 2 beds, 2 baths, AC/H, Next to Golf course, furnished communal pool, garage

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1°floor aparment 84m² 3 beds, 2 baths, furnished Com pool, AC/H, parking, ready for rentals

Mojacar Playa

Det. villa 103m² on small community, 3 beds, 2 bath 150m from the sea, sun roof com. pool and gardens

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property of the week Ref 651 VERA BEACH 58,500€ BARGAIN

BANK REPOSSESSIONS, apartment in immaculate condition, with 2 beds, 2 baths,with garden, 70m constructed, living/dining room, A/C hot & cold, beautiful swimming pool, private secure parking, close to amenities.

REF.014

MOJaCAR

470.000€

REF.652

MOJACAR

79.950€

REF.538

VILLARICOS

220,000€

BARGAIN

Luxury detached villa of 232m set in 6,000m plot, 4 double bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, with private covered pool and fruit trees, 3 separate 2 beds apartments with private access, 5 private locked garages and store area, reduced for quick sale from 900,000€

Ground floor golf apartment with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, front sunnyterrace, complete equipped large kitchen &back patio, living/dining room, 2 beautiful swimming pools, fully furnished, great opportunity, in immaculate condition.

HARBOUR LIGHT, Charming first line town house, in excellent condition with wonderful sea & port views. 2 double bed,2 bath, Fully fitted air-con, underground parking and swimming pool, sold furnished, very centrally located.

REF.586

REF.583

REF.562

MOJCAR

124,950€

MOJACAR

99.000€

mojacar

329.950€

bargain

bargain

1ST floor apartment with 3double bed, 1family bathroom, loungeDiner,kitchen, 30m terrace with sea views, 3 swimming pools, tennis court, private parking space, lifts, furnished, walking distance to the beach, great value.

First line apartment with 3 beds, 1 bath,terrace with fabulous sea views, newly equipped kitchen, living/dining room, beautiful swimming pool, semi furnished, A/C hot and cold, easy access, walking distance to all amenities.

Superb detached 2nd line villa, stone throw away from the beach, with sea views. 3 beds, 1 baths,lounge, terraces and roof terrace, mature garden, plus a 2 bedrooms self-contained apartment, walking distance to the beach, red cross & pharmacy

REF.648

REF.649

REF.645

sorbas

250,000€

Cariatiz

299,000€

Tabernas

115,000€

Wonderful cortijo in good condition with seperate guest house,set on a mature elevated plot with beautiful swimming pool and lovely country views.

Main house with 3 beds, 2 baths, guest house - lounge,kitchen,2 beds,bath.

30 mins to the coast.

Beautiful totally restored Cortijo full of character and charm, set on a landscaped elevated plot of 2,000m2. 3 beds, 2 baths, enclosed courtyard, fantastic pool área.220m built. Air-con and central heating.25 mins to the coast.

Charming cortijo ready to move into but needing some reform, set on a superb 5,000m2 plot with huge swimming pool and amazing mountain views. 105m2 built - 2 beds,bath.Large attached garage - easily converted into further accommodation

Ref.640 Cabo de Gata 180,000€

REF.601

REF.575

Excellent opportunity - spacious corner house over 3 floors in good condition with 4 beds, 2 baths, 2 lounges - 120m2 built.Front garden and roof terrace with wonderful mountain and sea views.Only 5 mins drive to the beach.

Sorbas

59,500€

Carboneras

129,000€

REDUCED

REDUCED

Fantastic opportunity - semi-detached cortijo of 130m2,full of character and charm with a beautiful garden of 300m2.Ready to move into but needs some minor updating.3 double beds,2 baths.Wooden beams and log-burner.Huge roof terrace with amazing views.Patio and car port.30 mins to the coast.

Charming cortijo in good condition,set in a very tranquil location yet only 15 mins to the beach.Main house - 3 beds,family bath. Separate self-contained 1 bed annexe.1000m2 plot(space for pool)large garage.Phone and sat TVconnected.

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The Annual Poppy Appeal Kicks Off This Week

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84 Unemployed get help from the Town Hall The Ayuntamiento of Roquetas has signed employment contracts to 84 unemployed people.

With the signing of the relevant employment contracts 84 workers will be employed for three months to the selected applicants in different professional areas.

They are all working in response to the demographic and professional experience of each of them, and highlights the interest and willingness that workers have shown to achieve the objectives of the program, Programa de Ayuda a la Contratación.

Alcalde Gabriel Amat, accompanied by the Concejala de Recursos Humanos, Francisca Toresano, and the Concejal de Servicios Sociales, José Galdeano, spoke on the current economic situation of the country and especially in Roquetas , and efforts being made by the Ayuntamiento to help the unemployed as much as possible. teleprensa.es

The musical tribute to Queen ‘ God Save the Queen ‘ has arrived at the Teatro Auditorio de El Ejido The musical ‘God Save the Queen’, a tribute to Queen, has arrived at the Teatro Auditorio as part of a tour of Spanish cities.

The Concejal de Cultura, José Andrés Cano, said that ‘this is a show that has generated great excitemen, and is already sold out. One thousand spectators will see the band led by the Italian Piero Venery, undoubtedly the best Freddie Mercury.’

The Mojacar branch of The Royal British Legion in Spain are now out and about distributing poppy boxes to many restaurants, bars, markets and selected businesses. Last year we collected €14,859 and would of course like to beat that figure this year, with members undertaking many sponsored activities this year.

An example would be Maureen Catling and Valerie Quinnell who both jumped out of an aircraft at 15,000 ft above the skies of Seville on 5th June. These two brave souls have collected almost €2000 so far towards our Poppy Appeal!

Another couple, Beppie and Peter Grange have done a 20 mile a day sponsored walk in Holland this summer and are giving a talk to our group this Thursday.

Please show your support so we can make this year a record year and thanks to all our members and businesses that make this possible!

Primark, the Irish clothing retailer, have delayed the opening of the Roquetas de Mar store. They are now set to open on the 28 November 2013 this has been delayed from October.

The store will be more than 4,000 square metres and will be in the Gran Plaza shopping centre.

Primark will be providing jobs for 100 people the selection process is still in being carried out.

The Roquetas del Mar will be the 40th store to open in Spain, continuing its growth and is going form strength to strength.

Primark specialise in high fashion, low cost budget clothing, shoes and accessories for all the family. They also do a range of soft home furnishings.

The first stor Primark opened was in June 1969 in Mary Street (Dublin).

The two hour show is almost word for word what was a Queen concert; musically and aesthetically, with fifteen costume changes that match Freddie’s own original designs. It has the look and feel of Queen.

The show has toured Spain since 2006 under this name than 150 thousand people have seen it. (A bit on Queen, to go with it, or not, as you think)

and during this time more

The beginnings of Queen can be traced to 1968, to Imperial College, London, when Brian May and Roger Taylor formed the trio Smile with Tom Staffel as the group ‘s bassist and lead singer.

After Tim Staffell departed in the spring of 1970, May and Taylor took on vocalist Freddie Mercury in April 1970 to form Queen. In 1971 John Deacon completed the lineup as bass guitarist Though Freddie Mercury’s personality always dominated in the press, all four members of the group actually wrote huge hits: Freddie Mercury, vocals (Bohemian Rhapsody) Brian May, guitars (We Will Rock You) Roger Taylor, drums & percussion (Radio Ga Ga) John Deacon, bass guitar (Another One Bites the Dust)Most of the group ‘s albums contained at least one song written by each member, and though Mercury penned a lot of Queen’s hits, he was by no means the dominant songwriter; indeed, the group considered themselves creative equals, and quiet bassist John Deacon wrote one of their biggest hits; Another One Bites the Dust.

In their later years, two or three or even all four band members commonly contributed to single songs.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION NOTICE

FORTHCOMING ‘POPPY APPEAL’ FUND RAISING EVENTS ROQUETAS DE MAR BRANCH 3569

Nurses & Carers Wanted

Sun 27 Oct. 10.00am - Poppy Table at Burty’s table top sale, so you can get your poppies for remembrance Sunday!

Wed 30 Oct. 3.00pm - RBL AGM at THE LODGE (MEMBERS ONLY).

Thurs 31 Oct. 1.30pm - Second Poppy Luncheon at Playa Serena Golf Club, followed

by Tombola & entertainment.

Tues 5 Nov. 3.00pm - Branch meeting and The Big Remembrance Raffle at THE LODGE, followed by PERFECTION! Sunday 10 November is Remembrance Sunday.

Thurs 14 Nov. - Remembrance Church Service at Burty’s - now confirmed.

Tues 19 Nov. 1.30pm - Third Poppy Appeal ‘Remembrancetide Luncheon. at NEW YORK NEW YORK. Speak to Barry regarding menu.

New members are most welcome to join the branch, so please contact the Chairman on 950328469 or any member of the Committee for further membership details.

Branch meetings held at ‘The Lodge’ on Calle Americo Vespucio, Roquetas De Mar, on the first Tuesday of each month at 3.00pm

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Primark set a new date for opening the roquetas del mar store

He added ‘Piero is Freddie; on the street, on stage, his life, his way of thinking, dress , feeling, and acting is the same that of the great leader of the British band.’

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News from the Roquetas Dog Shelter Another consignment has arrived this week at the Roquetas

dog shelter, situated at La Mojonera. Five small puppies were abandoned and packed in one cardboard box, tightly huddled together. Two adult dogs also arrived, RELAJAO and RASPA. They are all now being cared for at the shelter. It is not known yet whether RASPA, who was in a terrible state, close to starvation, and the puppies will survive, but at least RELAJO seems to be enjoying a little bit of comfort at the shelter.

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The little terrace at the shelter with its Andalusian patio is complete with flower pots on the wall and a bougainvillea plant, providing colour and shade. The terrace was built for Erika, the Manager at the shelter. It was meant to be her refuge from all the stress and hard work that comes with managing the shelter.

However, the smallest inhabitants of the shelter wanted to live close to her and feel her reassuring presence at night. They can hear her fussing around inside the apartment and smell something delicious being cooked on the stove. They know they will soon be sharing small bits of her supper. This is just a little bit of a normal home for them. The little dogs have taken over the terrace and Erika has willingly accepted their presence.

However, as more and more dogs are being abandoned at the shelter, the terrace is becoming more and more crowded. It is bursting at the seams with all its inhabitants.

quiet, cute little fellow who gets along with everyone, including cats.

His favourite spot is a little chair from which he can quietly observe his mates from a comfortable position.

A number of trees have now been ‘adopted’ and are being watered every week by the adopters. The trees were donated by the local Council and have literally been a drain on the shelter’s finances ever since.

There are still a few more trees that need ‘adopting’ and regular weekly water, so that they can grow large and bushy to give vital shade from the fierce sun for the dogs. You can also help by donating unwanted blankets and sheets. Any unwanted

On Saturday, Erika asked the volunteers to take the little ones for a walk. It was a day of joy for the dogs and also the dog walkers. The dogs were eager to take in all the new sights and smells on their little journey. They were grateful for any sign of affection and are so much in need of forever homes. MAIK is one of the many dogs deserving attention. He was born in June 2009 and has been at the shelter since December 2010. MAIK is a

Jersey To End Banking Secrecy For EU Residents

By Bill Blevins, Financial Correspondent, Blevins Franks Jersey is to drop the withholding tax option under the EU Savings Tax Directive. It will be mandatory for financial institutions to automatically exchange information on their clients’ bank accounts, effectively bringing the era of banking secrecy to an end in the offshore centre.

This will bring Jersey in line with Guernsey and the Isle of Man, who have already abolished the withholding tax (or “retention tax”) option.

It is proposed that the official start date will be 1st January 2015, though financial institutions will be allowed to start earlier

if they wish to harmonise operations with those in Guernsey and Isle of Man. If you live in Spain and have a savings account in Jersey, your bank will pass details about your bank account to the Spanish tax authorities. This will be done automatically each year, regardless of whether the Spanish authorities have requested information.

The information exchanged under the Savings Tax Directive is: • Your name, address and residency details • Details of the source of the funds • The amount of savings held • The period to which it relates.

Currently, this applies to savings income.

Over the coming years the Directive will be extended to include life insurance products, pensions, employment income, directors’ fees, immoveable property, dividends, capital gains and royalties.

new overseas asset reporting obligation.

This will be another tool for the Spanish tax authorities to use in their fight against offshore tax evasion. It will help them collect unpaid taxes and ensure that foreign bank accounts are fully taxed in future. They will most likely compare the information received with that provided by you on your tax return, and also on Form 720.

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The tax penalties for non-disclosure are very high and can be devastating under the

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A1178 Mojacar Playa €148,000 DV1283 Huerta Nueva €260,000 DV1286 Aqua Nueva €185,000 Quality ground floor apartment of 70m2 + 37m2 on popular complex, with views over the community gardens and pool to the sea. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, terrace. Furnished. Underground parking.

A very attractive detached quality built villa of 146 m2 on 476 m2 near to Los Gallardos. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, integral garage, pool & roof terrace.

Only 10 mins drive from local beaches.

An attractive detached villa of 84 m2 on 400 m2 in walking distance of the town centre with panoramic views. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, huge underbuild, gardens & carport. 10 mins drive from local beaches.

South-facing ground floor apartment of 70m2+ 12m2 terrace & sea views on a smart urbanisations.

2 bedrooms , 2 bathrooms. Lovely community gardens & pool. In walking distance of shops & beaches.

A1182 Mojacar Playa €115,000

A1181 Puerto Rey €129,950

A1143 Mojacar Playa €99,995

DV1207 Cortijo Grande €299,000

Immaculate ground floor apartment of 82m2 on a small urbanisation with superb sea views & very near to the beach. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.

Community terrace & pool. Off street parking.

Quality penthouse apartment of 77m2 with terrace & roof terrace. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Underground parking. Pretty views over the community pools & gardens. All amenities & beaches nearby.

Quality ground floor apartment of 78 m2 in walking distance of the restaurants, bars & beach. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Easy parking. Beautiful community gardens, pool & patio.

A fully renovated detached cortijo of 309m2 on 4,000m2 with stunning views. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, quality fitted kitchen. Carport. Beautiful gardens & pool. A short drive to golf, towns & beaches.

A1136 Mojácar Playa €115,000

LV630 Turre €99,950

Quality apartment of 71 m2 terrace of 23 m2 with sea views. 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. In immaculate order. Carport. Fabulous pool & gardens. Part furnished.

Well presented, immaculate townhouse 99m2 on a small cpmplex with community pool & underground parking. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, utility room/ storeroom. Furnished. 10 min drive to beach.

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Ref:INT/MJ - 3 bed/2bath house private gardens , garage, com pool 300m to beach

Ref: GV/EB 1 bed 1 bath apt front line, com pool A/C, parking, 50m to beach MOJACAR - reduced €74,950

Ref:VA/TL Fantastic 1bed/1bath apt, A/C, com pool, parking, F/F, 300m to beach

Ref: PM/GS 1 bed penthouse apartment nr beach, sea vews, garage, pool, a/c

Ref: IA/SP/302 - 1 bed/1bath apt, F/F, 50m to beach, sea views A/C, com pool, good rental

MOJACAR - reduced €119,950

MOJACAR - REDUCED €69,950

MOJACAR - new €189,950

MOJACAR - new €69,950

MOJACAR -reduced €57,950

Prices stated are fixed for 7 days mininum from the time of going to press, include sales commission and exclude taxes and notary or other legal charges and fees

Paseo del Mediterraneo 19, Mojacar Playa, Almeria (near the Hotel Best Indalo)

Tel: 950 478 612 / 610 808 631 

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www.almeriaholidays.com 700 sqm plot, 125 sqm Villa Build, 8x4 Swimming Pool, 3 Double Beds with Built In Wardrobes, 1 Bathroom En Suite, Carport, Terrace, Mature Garden with Small Orchard and Casita.

Price 149,000€ ono.

Tel: 608 621 499

O Olive

Contact: 607 705 085 or 687 938 466

C/Llanos, Bedar (Next to the Miramar Restaurant)

Open: Monday-Friday 10.00am-3.30pm

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lubrin

This is a rare opportunity to buy a ruin with a sea view, set in 23,000m2 of beautiful land , less than 5 minutes drive from Lubrin town. We can not guarantee that this ruin can be rebuilt under the current laws however this would make an ideal location for a log cabin or mobile home.

ONLY 15,000€

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STANDARD CROSSWORD

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

7 Plant made from mushy merchant? (13) 8 Stated that the innings was finished early? (8) 9 Curved shape inside parchment (4) 10 Sea creature throws half-terror (7) 12 Let in short advert, before Timothy comes back (5) 14 Things fill completely (5) 16 Usage as new meat product (7) 19 Ascend headless member (4) 20 Learned people cross Hal, stupidly (8) 22 Foolishly rented a marine sea (13)

13 Dads far outside the heart of Essex (7) 15 Material fabulous Richard reported (6) 17 Alternative lent is dumb (6) 18 Possession as fixed (5) 21 Wander or return Assembly Member (4)

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Down 1 Supplying dry land with water (10) 2 Radiant (8) 3 Valid (10) 4 An island in the Marianas (4)

5 In a little while (archaic) (4) 6 Mar (6) 7 Pocketbook (4) 14 Prefix meaning more than one (5) 15 Rated lower (10) 16 Traded or exchanged (10) 19 Integral (8) 21 Hooded (6) 24 Mineral-bearing rocks (4) 25 Formerly Saddam’s country (4) 26 Heroic (4)

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8 German for “Mrs” (4) 9 Composure (10) 10 Two-piece bathing suit (6) 11 A Chinese dialect (8) 12 Angelic headgear (4) 13 Excessive (10) 17 Excavates (4) 18 Permit (5) 19 Modern day Persia (4)

20 Sniggering (10) 22 Dogfish (4) 23 A type of quail (8) 27 A type of strong liquor (6) 28 Oversimplify (10) 29 Require (4)

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1 Quiet old English footwear (4) 2 Ely’s 200 new vehicles (6) 3 Rare rib creates obstacle (7) 4 Examine den (5) 5 Forceful request of French man died (6) 6 Queen’s at centre court, on account of ruler making an animal noise (8) 11 Describes briefly, not in rows (8)

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WEEKEND TV TO WATCH Will Gary bow out with a win this year?

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Ashley Taylor Dawson is the one to watch

Strictly Come Dancing BBC1 Saturday 26th October 7.30

Hollyoaks’ hunk Ashley Taylor Dawson is the one to watch – and not just because he was the first celeb this year to bare his torso. Factor in handsome pros such as Aljaz and Artem, and Darcey can’t be the only one who’s finding it difficult to concentrate on the dancing! Under the guidance of teacher Ola Jordan, Ashley’s footwork can only go from strength to strength.

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Could he help Ola fight off stiff competition from other past winners Artem and Brendan Cole to become the first pro to lift the glitterball trophy twice?

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X-Factor 9pm Saturday 26th October ITV1 IMAGE: www.dailymail.co.uk

Is it just us or are the judges being overly nice this year? Gary started out trying to fill Simon Cowell’s bad-guy boots, but it looks like Auntie Sharon’s warm and fuzzy vibes are rubbing off on the once-grumpy judge. It is his final series after all, so why not leave on a good note?

But could Gary also bag a win with The Groups? Kingsland Road are a readymade pop act (they’ve got the hair to prove it), while Rough Copy were second favourites following the first live show. If both are still in the running, there could be a battle of the boy bands on the cards. Even if the lads don’t survive the viewers’ vote, we doubt it’ll be the end of the Road… Look out, One Direction!

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www.ecocorpshop.com Autoconsumo “Mini kits” these plug and play new systems will be available form next week. Incredibly easy to install and you can just keep adding as and when required. Using the highest quality panels from Eurener (Spanish manufactured in Alicante)

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Special Offer 5kw complete system with batteries. Only 6995€ A generator or mains electricity can be wired into this system also 5Kw 48V/5000W.../50A Inverter charger/built in solar charge controller 9 x 240W Panels (25 year warranty) Panel mounting structure for 9 panels (Inox aluminium) 4 x 12V/250Ah Tabs batteries (48V/250Ah @ C100) Cables, breakers and fuses.

All for just 6995€ Alternatively, you can have this system with 8 Trojan L16G-AC batteries (6V/433Ah = 48V/433Ah) for an additional 1495€

Special Offer 3kw complete system with batteries.

Only 4995€ A generator or mains electricity can be wired into this system also.

3Kw 24V/3000W/...50A Inverter charger/built in solar charge controller 6 x 240W Panels (25 year warranty) Panel mounting structure for 6 panels (Inox aluminium) 4 x 12V/250Ah Tabs batteries (24V/500Ah @ C100) Cables, breakers and fuses.

All for just 4995€

Alternatively, you can have this system with 4 Trojan L16G-AC batteries (6V/433Ah = 24V/433Ah) for an additional 795€

Contact us via the web for a FREE, no obligation consultation and survey, alternatively call 950 930 187, 671 716 597 or for UK numbers call 01332 896510 We now accept all major credit cards !!!

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Chippy Chippy

La Alfoquia

The Traditional English

634 324 484 Fun Quiz Every Wednesday Evening

kebabs

Real Home Made Chips from a real chip shop

Crispy Battered Atlantic Cod or Haddock Served with Homemade Chips & Mushy Peas

for more information!

Opening Hours:

FRIday 25th october Domino performing free entry • all welcome

fro ble also availaizzas burgers, pll day kebabs & a s breakfarsdtetails) fo

8.00€

Weekdays 12:30 - 3:00pm - 5:30 - 9pm Sat 3:00 - 8pm (Closed Tuesday)

Tel: 667 919 025 ALL MA JOR SPOR TS E VENTS SHOWN L IV E !

BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW!!

(see boards

All Welcome

Menu Del Dia Fish, Chips, Dessert + A Drink

from8€

Daily specmia4€ls

5.50€

... Eat in or takeaway ... patio Bar Entertainment

MON, WED & THURS served from €3.50 LUNCHTIMES

Tel: 634 324 484

BOOK NOW FOR SUNDAY LUNCH

Delicious Home Made Starters & Desserts from 3€

Menu changes weekly!

Main Course

Choice of Roast Beef, Pork or half roast chicken with roast potatoes, mashed potatoes 5.50€ Yorkshire pudding, stuffing and crackling

All served at the table with a bowl of fresh vegetables

Open 8am - late Bar snacks available, Restaurant open 9am - 9pm

showbar & restaurant

The Irish Rover

Your No1 Entertainment Venue in Mojacar for All the Family

Fantastic New menu of the Day

only 10€ per person FRIDAY 1st November

e k a c e s e e h c s y e il Ba

FRIDAY 15TH November

ABBA Eagles tribute Elite band see board for details of all entertainment DON’T COOK, JUST EAT COMING SOON DELIVERY

SERVICE - MOJACAR AREA. SATURDAYS ONLY TO START

music every sunday: from 4pm

Fresh d eer Battere mojacar playa between Lua & Moma Beach B s Fish & Chip

telephone: 950 473 135

Open 10am till late 7 days a week

Preparation method: Base:

• 55g butter •200g digestive biscuits, crushed •55g white sugar

Filling:

• 16oz Philadelphia cream cheese •1/3RD cup Baileys •225g sugar • 8oz double cream, whipped •grated chocolate • quarter cup of water, cold •1 pack gelatine You will need an 8inch loose bottom cake tin

1. Mix the 55g sugar, crushed biscuits and melted butter together in a pan.

2. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the cake tin using your hand 3. Place the water in a pan, sprinkle the gelatine over the top and leave to stand for 1 minute. Cook on a low heat for 3 minutes stirring continuously. Once all the granules have dissolved set aside 4. Mix the cream cheese and sugar and Baileys in small amounts, alternatively until its all mixed into the cream cheese. Beat well with a blender between each addition.(Tip: Do not mix the gelatine and baileys together to add to the cream cheese, it will curdle and form lumps in the finished cheesecake, add them separately) 5. Refrigerate the mixture until slightly thickened about 2030 mins 6. Meanwhile whip the double cream 7. Add the cream to mixture and stir in gently 8. Once mixed together pour over the crust and refrigerate 9. If desired grate chocolate on top for decoration

Recipe by Nicki Johnson, arroyo albanchez

email your favourite recipes to editor@soltimes.com

Bar Unique Under New Management

Brand New Menu Daily Entertainment

IN OUR BEER GARDEN

Sunday 27th October at 4pm Kris Kelly performing all your favourite Country & Western hits.

See community news for other forthcoming events.

Thai Tapas Now Available

Tapas, Pizza, Thai Set Menu Now available Tostados, Snacks, and Breakfasts Choice of 3 courses inc. small beer, Large Bacon Bap with Tea or Coffee wine, soft drink or coffee for 14.95€ - 2.95€ Bookings are now being taken for Christmas Eve. Atlantis performing from 8pm. Free entry. Food Available.

Christmas Day set menu 45€ Limited availability so booking advisable

For more info or bookings contact Glenn on 634 393 235 or email barunique@hotmail.com

All Sports La liga Premier League Free Wifi Behind the Happy Garden 1 Rio Guadiana on the 04660 Almeria Big Screen We open from 12 daily and Saturday at 10am

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Blind entrepreneur launches app

A blind entrepreneur has launched a new app to revolutionise the way Britain’s 1.5 million visually impaired people eat out in the country’s restaurants. Matthew Wadsworth created the Good Food Talks app after discovering many blind and visually impaired people share his frustration at having menus read out loud to them.

Braille and large-print menus are also difficult to keep up to date.

The businessman and musician, 38, was convinced there was a better way and the solution came to hand – his smartphone.

“The idea is that whether you are totally blind and use the textto-speech software or simply need to invert colours or zoom to make things clearer, the app makes ordering in a restaurant a less stressful experience,” said Mr Wadsworth.

Good Food Talks uses GPS tracking to display the nearest dining outlets signed up to the scheme. It uses a database of menus and the accessibility functions of your smartphone to take the stress out of ordering.

While some restaurants offer Braille menus, this is not a complete solution since only 1 per cent of people in this category in the UK can read Braille.

In a survey run in conjunction with the Macular Society, the entrepreneur found that 87 per cent of visually impaired diners rely on their companions to read the menu aloud. Mr Wadsworth added: “The hope is that, with the app, everyone at the table is more equal, making dining out more dignified for everyone.”

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Mr Wadsworth isn’t your everyday businessman. Born blind, he was the first blind student to attend the Royal Academy of Music and is a lute virtuoso. Last year, he played at the Paralympics closing ceremony.

The principle behind Good Food Talks is that “visually impaired people shouldn’t have to pay to read a restaurant menu”. Instead, restaurants pay to upload menus and the scheme has been welcomed by the Sustainable Restaurant Association. A spokesman for the organisation said, “It should be a no-brainer for any restaurant to have better access to blind and visually impaired customers.” In addition to 77 branches of

Simon Kossoff, chief executive officer of Carluccio’s, said: “This is such an obvious idea and the technology is so simple that it amazes me nobody has done it before.”

About 360,000 people are registered blind in the UK but as many as 1.5 million people are visually impaired to some extent, according to the Royal National Institute of Blind People and the Macular Society.

Adrian Lee, 55, a blind musician from London, is one of app’s early adopters. He said: “I’m restricted to a few places that I know if I don’t want somebody else to read the menu out to me. This app has the potential not only to give me more independence, but also far more choice.”

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Carluccio’s, the app has already been adopted by half a dozen independent restaurants in London. Mr Wadsworth has his sights set on signing up other major chains, including Giraffe and Nandos.

Come & enjoy a great night of Rock ‘n Roll featuring the music of Elvis

Doors open 7.30pm, food served from 8pm Includes a choice of

with spectacular views

evening menu OUR

MAIN MENU also INCLUDES 16oz STEAKs ~ MIXED GRILL ~ FRESH FISH Menu changes weekly AIR-CONDITIONED RESTAURANT DINE IN/OUT WED – SAT EVENINGS 6PM – 9PM

this weeks selection

Creamy Chicken & Mushroom 7.45 juicy chicken breast with a cre amy white wine and mushroom sauce

Herby Loin of Pork 7.45

Succulent pork loin pan fried dressed with Mediterranean vegetable sauce and gently flavoured with mixed herbs

traditional sunday lunch

from fr om

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Crusted Tuna 7.95

Tender tuna steak topped with a homemade crust of chorizo parmesan, herbs and breadcrum, served on a bed of wilted spin bs ach

Chicken Stefado and Rice Fisherman’s Pie and veg or Pork Escalope, chips & peas

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK PLEASE CALL or email

Beer battered cod

homemade chips & peas

from

5.95€ in the Bar

FRIDAYS 12.30pm - 9pm

lite bite snacks open for lunch 12pm - 4PM salads, burgers, wraps

tapas THE ABOVE MAINS ARE SERVED WIT H choice of tapas all €1 A CHOICE OF POTATOES & SEASONAL served 12.30PM-5PM VEGETABLES includes a menu del dia HO MEMA booking DE STARTERS & complimentary 2 COURSE LUNCH 12:30-3:30PM 6€ SC RUM PT IOU S HOMEMADE coffee & chocolate recommended DESSERTS all 3.00 each! book the venue for your private party, weddings & birthdays etc

8€

NIGEL BURCHILL as ELVIS

Tel: 950 634 562

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open every day 12pm - late We are here

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Mojacar

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Cucador Junc 547

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We now offer a special french menu Permanent Hair removal with IPL Equipment.

for

15€ every day

Small areas (half arms, half legs, underarms, face, crotch) 30€ Large areas (full arms, full legs, back, chest, abdomen) 60€ Special Offer – Full legs, crotch, underarms – 100€ Slimming treatment with cavitation and pressotherapy from 30€

All kinds of beauty treatments including skin rejuvenation, wrinkle removal and pigmentation with IPL and RF equipment.

All traditional aesthetic treatments.

Typical French Cuisine Special Menus Fresh Fish of the Day Taste our French Wines

Menu Of the day 7.50€ Find us on Facebook

For men and women

Open 12 noon - 17.00, 19.30 to close Telephone 651 481 190 Email: mikaela_cretu@yahoo.com

Professional Esthetic C/Villajoyosa1, 04740 Roquetas De Mar Tel/Fax: 950326453 Mobile: 637089477 E-mail: casellia@hotmail.com

Avenida playa Serena 24, Roquetas de mar urbanisation, near the playa sol hotel

Burty’s BAR be a  part  of it 

Monday - saturday 12 noon - 3pm & 7pm - close Thursdays - closed

Main Meals 6.95€

10.95€ tapas served

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3 Course Meal

Lunch & Evening

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Every Friday fish chips & peas €3.95 Large Cod, Chips & Peas €5.50 Sunday Carvery €6.95 Served 12 noon til 5pm

mini roast €1.50 wacky wednesday Wine, Small Beer & Soft Drinks - 1€ Mini-Meals 1€* *when purchased with a drink

Tel: 659 683 447

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Sunday : carvery 12noon - 5pm

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sel Turkeyth& tin m p Dec 6 1.30 th December 16 7.30pm €11.95

new years eve gala buffet

€15.95

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OPPOSITE THE PLAYA LUNA hotel, roquetas urb

Playa Serena, roquetas de mar

Mon - thu 11am - close sat 1pm - close (come and watch x-factor!) Sun 11am - 5pm Closed friday

rrace e t y n n u s e g u h un! s r e t n i w h t i w

free

Monday to thursday & Saturday

Steaks, Pies, Chicken, Duck Breast, Spicy Curry Ribs & much more Please pre book by 6 pm the previous day

Snacks & Meals available all day from €2.50 Wednesday bingo 3pm

every thursday - quiz 2.15pm prompt

anglican church service

3rd thursday of the month 11:30am next service 17th october

Tapas served from 1 pm Next Table top Sale th

27 october call to reserve a table

sunday roast served from 1.30pm every week 5.95€ beef, chicken or lamb Booking advisable

Opposite Playa Luna Hotel between Oasis & New York New York. Tel: 679 156 715

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what’s on

Burtys Bar.............................................

Wednesday Bingo 3pm Thursdays - Quiz 2:15pm Sunday 27th October - Table Top Sale Bar cARDIES..........................................

Monday Night: Buy One Get One Half Price On Selected Meals, Served 5pm-8pm Tuesday: Bingo At 3pm Wednesday: Fillet Steak, Home Made Chips, Salad €8 Served From 6pm-9pm; Fun Quiz At 9pm Thursday: Closed Friday: Cod in Homemade Beer Batter, Homemade Chips, Peas, Bread & Butter €5 - The Best Cod And Chips In Town!

Saturday: Onion Bhajees, Curry With Rice Or Chips, Naan Bread, Glass Of Wine €7.50. Served 6-9pm Sunday: Sunday Lunch, One Course From €4.50, Three Course From €8 - Booking Advisable All Sports And Soaps Shown On 4 Televisions...

Chaplins pub........................................

Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday from 1pm.

1pm til’ Late Saturday & Sunday TEL: 950 335 022 Wednesday: Rib Night Friday: Chip Shop Day - Fish’n’Chips etc, Quiz Night Saturday Night - Buy One Get One Free on ALL MEALS plus 1€ Drinks!

ALL LIVE FOOTBALL SHOWN! Bar cARDIES............................................

31st October 8pm Live music with Cool Notes lady lay...................................................

Tuesday Night - Curry Night Saturday - Super Saturday Special Sunday - Sunday Lunch from only 3.50€ NEW YORK, NEW YORK...........................

Friday - Fish’n’Chips Sunday - Carvery 12 noon-5pm WACKY WEDNESDAY! Revita Natural Health and Relaxation centre...............................

Calle Tortola 4, Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 Tai Chi - Tuesday & Thursday 10am Y Da wakes............................................

SKY SPORTS Monday 8:30pm Bingo Roquetas Bridge Club....................... meets on Monday’s at 3pm. For more info please contact Alison Ferguson 950349749 or Sue Barlow 950 333 344

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ROQUETAS DE MAR Bar Southern.......................................

Every Thursday Bingo 3pm 1st Friday of Month: Ladies Do Lunch - from October back to 3pm - booking advisable

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FREE OF CHARGE! Cristina - Erika Diez Mentzel Ladies Do Lunch at Bar Southern What a brilliant day had by the ladies on 4th October, can’t believe it’s a year since we started ‘Ladies Do lunch’. I have to thank everyone for their on going support, I thoroughly enjoy pushing myself to the limit with the menu’s as long as everyone enjoys it. This time the girls said that I am charging too little so they all agreed to pay 10 euros. Thank you girls. The next lunch will be on 1st November and will be Halloween themed, come if you dare!

Julie, Bar Southern”

Dental Clinic

On-site Dental Laboratory Dr med. dent Hubert Hillenbrand 20 years experience

950 32 64 52 Edificio Porto Mar Avda Mariano Hemandes 48 Roquetas de Mar,

German & English Spoken

www.almeria-dentista-zahnarzt.com

near Hotel Zoraida Garden

ABOGADA - LAWYER Conveyance - Litigation Inheritance - Divorce Wills - Mortagage Matters Non Resident Taxes

C/ Pombal, 11 - Las Marinas 04740 ROQUETAS DE MAR, (ALMERIA)

Tel: 950 33 68 61 Fax: 950 33 68 62 email: cristina@diez-mentzelabogados.com www.diez-mentzelabogados.com

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sky sports shown here

Bar

Tapas/Snacks English Breakfast Fish & Chips Coffees & Cakes Cocktails/Sangria

Open 10am - late (Closed Tuesday) FREE WI-FI Next door to Zurimar 678 202 160

Bar Cardies On the sea front next to Popeye’s Bar

Tel: 950 179 272

MONDAY NIGHT: BUY ONE GET ONE HALF PRICE ON SELECTED MEALS TUESDAY: BINGO AT 3PM WEDNESDAY NIGHT: FILLET STEAK, FUN QUIZ AT 9PM THURSDAY: CLOSED FRIDAY: FISH & CHIPS SATURDAY: CURRY NIGHT SUNDAY: SUNDAY LUNCH Sports & Soaps shown on 4 TVs (including 3pm football kick-offs)

FTG Notice

The ‘Friday Tapas Group’ meet up at 1pm each week (Friday) and the venue for next few weeks are as follows:

25th October - Macarena, near Hotel Sabinal (to be confirmed).

1st November - El Adel in the Urb Anyone is welcome to join the happy bunch and have a laugh, exchange views and ideas.

The more, the merrier and the bar owners enjoy it too!

Help For Heroes

Orphan Ted Orphan Ted is now back at

Y Da Wakes

Open Tuesday -

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Sunday from 1p

Property management Sales & Rentals Roquetas de Mar, Aguadulce Almerimar, Vicar, La Envia Golf

Services include Key Holding, Maintenance, Furniture Packs, Cleaning & Laundry, Apartment & Post-box Checks

Mobile: (0034) 663 426 921

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FOR SALE

advertise all your unwanted items for sale in this section

any single item up to 300€ free of charge

email: sales@soltimes.com

ink cartridges refills or buy a compatable at great prices. We love to save you money.

ICS shop inside liberty seguros insurance, Calle malaga (next to puppy rescue) or call 609 199 394 Mamas and Papas Cot Bed inc bedding.Good condition.

100€ ono. Tel: 693 400 898 2 Ladies Designer Ski Outfits. Size 14.

59€ each or 100€ for both. Tel: 608 621 499 W a r d robe Large, with hanging space, shelves and drawers plus full width drawers, excellent condition, 180€ ono. Collect Tel: 950 069 108 or 665 435 170.Cuevas del Almanzora English pool table complete with hard top. 200€.

Buyer collects.

Call 634 322 644 Roquetas De Mar in Sideboard beautiful condition 180€ ono. Collect Tel: 950 069 108 or 665 435 170. Cuevas del Almanzora Chest freezer, waist high, no baskets.

75€ Collect. Tel: 950 069 108 or 665 435 170. Cuevas del Almanzora Table and four chairs in good condition-size of table 1 metre round 65€ Tel: 630 892 049 Double bed and mattress 120€ Tel: 630 892 049 Two electric fans 40€ Tel: 630 892 049 Three large parasols bases 50€ each Tel: 630 892 049.

G R I M P E R MOUNTAIN BIKE Alloy 7005 Veleta, Microsoft M510 Gears, Front & Rear Lights, Tool Satchel.

65 Euro’s. Buyer to collect.

Cucador Area 678 914 830 DYSON Aspiradora Ball Upright. 2 months old, 5 year guarantee, all paperwork and accessories.

Genuine reason

for sale. Cost 500€ accept 250€ Tel: 658 505 084 Blooma ultar 3 burner gas BBQ ,brand new, still in box 180€, lounge display unit, solid wood, unusual shelving, size approx. H 6’ 3” / W 3’ 5”. 120€, single bed brand new 60€ buyer collects. Tel: 646 009 453 2 tall teak cabinets,1 with 3 drawers & 3 shelves, 1 with 3 shelves & cupboard under 30€ each, 2 tall breakfast bar stools, wrought iron with wooden seats, 30 € pair. Tel: 646 009 453 PING ZING GOLF CLUBS Full set Ping Zing Irons 2 -9 Irons + PW and LW, R Shafts, New Grips, in V Good condition. € 130 ONO Tel: 678579842 Generator 2.3 kw little used 100€, cement mixer 155 cc. 100€, rotavator Honda engine 100€, Chain Saw Spear & Jackson

petrol 15 inch blade little used 100€ plus lots of other smaller electrical tools at various prices if interested Tel: 634 321 062 U n d er Worktop freezer 4 compartments 50€ Tel: 950 064 554 Pair Of Wro u g h t Iron Gates very decorative heavy 45inches wide 77 inches high arched 150€ Tel: 950 064 554 S i n g le Wrought Iron Gate 30 wide 67 high 50€ Tel: 950 064 554 5 Burner Cooker and oven area for gas bottle plate W a rmer Drawer 100€ Tel: 950 064 554 I n d u s tr i a l Sewing Machine flat bed with some attachments Self Oiling G W O 150 € Tel: 950 064 554

venue available

Venue @ La Vida El Cucador Private parties Birthday etc, all events catered for call for more information 950 634 562

in Albox Private parties Birthday etc, all events catered for

SOL CLASSIFIEDS

For all your

air conditioning needs Graham & Barry on 620 112 193 or 667 853 062

Airport services www.AAparking.es Tel: 639 081 067

Need

alternative energy

Solar Wind Power Solutions.

Over 15 years installation experience. established 12 years in Spain. Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 email:info@ sunergyalmeria. com www.sunergy almeria.com

c a rlo s s a l i e n te plumbing & heating for solar pool heating, solar hot water installations and repairs. call 950 930 900 or 968 969 962, email carlos.saliente@ gmail.com

baby equipment hire

950 120 718

wanted

ballroom dancing

DJ WANTED Call Brian 634 305 132

Tea room ballroom dancing

MD S.L

sequence with jean & derek at

La

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I like pomegranates, though I’ve always regarded them as a bit of a challenge to eat – you can’t bite them like apples, or peel them like oranges, so I have developed my own method, which is effective, but not possible in polite society.

First, I take my pomegranate outside, to the stone garden furniture, which doesn’t stain. I get the kitchen hand towel, wrap it around my neck and tie it at the back as though I were a giant baby.

Using a very sharp knife, and squinting my eyes against the high-power juice jets, I cut it in half and then quarters.

That was the easy, and comparatively clean part of the operation. I grab a quarter in my sticky wet fingers and turn it inside out. At this point some of the seeds will pop out and career away across the table, so I pursue them and scoop them up into the palm of my hand – it’s not possible to neatly pick them up, they either skitter away or burst.

Having eaten the escapees, I turn my attention to the inverted quarter of fruit, sitting seed-side out on the table like a mutant alien sea slug. I have a quick look around, to make sure

By Jos Biggs

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nobody is looking, pick the section up and simply gronff the seeds off it with my teeth in a display of animal gluttony that would cause a well brought up gorilla to wince.

However, I am aware of this fatal flaw in my sophisticated upbringing, so I set about to discover the ‘proper’ way to eat a pomegranate.

According to Jamie Oliver you simply cut it in half and whack the back of each half with a wooden spoon, upon which the seeds give up and fall neatly into the handily placed bowl.

All I can say is that my pomegranates are made of sterner stuff than Jamie’s! I whacked and whacked and ended up with the sort of mess that even hardened Scenes of Crime Investigators would have found disturbing!

So I tried Method 2: I got a big bowl, half filled it with water, immersed the pomegranate, cut it in quarters, turned it inside out, and lightly brushed the exposed seeds off, the whole operation taking place completely under water (for the pomegranate).

Once drained I had a neat bowl of seeds, and the immediate environment did not resemble a cheap remake of the Limaria Chain Saw Massacre.

I can now eat pomegranates in Polite Society.

Wined Me Up and Let’s Dance

My friend Paul phoned me the other day and asked if I fancied a day out on his bike.

No great distance, just a ride down to Los Alcázares for a spot of lunch and a couple of beers for me and soft drinks for him; the thrill of the open road and the exhilarating feel of the wind in our faces. By the way, what is a ‘spot’ of lunch? We all use the term but it’s ridiculous. I mean, it sort of indicates a smidgen of food; a micro portion of beef with two chips and a pea perhaps. Same as ‘square meal’, where did that come from? With Paul and me, a pile of lunch would be more accurate.

“But I digress”

The girls thought they might as well get together while we were out on the razzle, so I took the light of my life to Pauls house and while the girls chatted about girlie things and decided who they were going to character assassinate that day, Paul and I began to tog-up for

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our bikers day out. When I say togup; Paul had dismissed the idea of leathers or even long pants. Shorts and tee shirt are fine he assured me, far too hot to bother with any of that stuff and besides, if we are involved in a pile up, we wouldn’t have a chance anyway.

“Triffic”

So it was just a question of putting on the helmets. Not so easy for me though, with my sticky out ears and a mop of hair to cope with.

It didn’t help that the helmet was made for a Hobbit and once I had maneuvered it into place I felt giddy with claustrophobia. It was hot too and with the eye shield down, like being inside a polythene bag – a feeling I had experienced before when I awoke with a start one night to find my wife standing there holding a Tesco bag over my head.

I never did quite buy her story that she had been having a nightmare about horse burgers.

Now Paul is a typical motor cycle man. He is a sort of scaled down version of Grizzly Adams; a lifelong Harley Davidson fan and in his younger day would have been a ringer for Dennis Hopper in that iconic bikers movie – Easy Rider.

I on the other hand have nothing remotely Rocker or Peter Fonda about me and I find it hard to stay upright in a moderate breeze.

I had not ridden pillion on a powerful motor cycle with multiple cc’s between my legs for many years, when one of my pals owned a relatively tame 250cc Matchless.

He liked to show off by opening the

thing up to the max past the main gate of HMS Dauntless - a WRENS training camp in Burghfield near Reading. Eighty odd miles per hour and helmetless, it still gives me the heebies just thinking about it.

And all my fears came to the fore, when Paul wheeled his bike into the street and proceeded to struggle to prevent it tipping over. Mmm? But I need not have worried. My friend has been riding these machines most of his life and it was just another one of his passing spells when he briefly forgets who he is and where he is at. Nothing to be concerned about he promised.

Riding pillion is like riding a push bike, it’s something you never forget. Just so long as you go with the turns and the banking, and never panic by trying to stay upright when rider and bike are leaning over at a scary angle, everything will be fine. That’s all very well when you are in complete control, but as a passenger on one of those things, there is a definite tendency to lean the other way. Paul told me later that I was the perfect pillion passenger and he never even knew that I was there. To be honest there were a couple of occasions when I very nearly wasn’t, but I didn’t tell him that and just rose to the compliment.

We had a pleasant lunch in a beachside restaurant, but conversation was

alqueria Remitbrick. The fallout John MacDonald (El Sordo) - www.caratacus.eu

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Of the countries vying to pour money into the Alquerian Remitbrick and Remitbright project the bulging pockets of the United States won the day. Russia couldn’t justify the same sustained level of investment. Britain supplied the pencil sharpeners which became scarce, a situation which was promptly exploited by unscrupulous stationary traders. ‘A good deal for Britain’ the Prime Minister said as he sharpened his pencil with a ‘Swiss Army Knife’.

Remitbrick and Remitbright were manufactured under license in the United States and a showcase village built. Remitbrick with its integral climate control, heating in cool conditions and cooling in the warm weather alleviated the necessity for air-conditioning. Remitbright with the capacity to emit photons during the hours of darkness kept a permanent glow in the house’s reception rooms.

Trouble was however brewing. The greed of Poyato and others in Alqueria led to a falsifying of test results from the trials of Remitbrick and Remitbright.

Underdevelopment was inevitable as the Alquerian Government eagerly anticipated the arrival of 10,000,000 U.S. Dollars for the production rights.

Connedborough County in the deep west of the United States was the chosen site for the showcase village, Remitville. Completed and occupied during the Autumn, several months before the cold winter weather took hold. It was the cold weather that produced the first unfortunate sideeffect of the new building material.

Remitbright the photon emitting

ceiling covering was never tested below 0C. At -1C it emitted fumes which when inhaled caused the unlucky tenants to forget their names and have unscheduled bowel movements.

The village was evacuated. It was still empty as the summer sun caressed Remitville, which was fortunate for at a temperature of 31C Remitbrick, the thermal wonder spontaneously explodes. If one was ready for the sight of an entire village exploding it would be awe inspiring. If one was not ready it would cause even more bowels to move.

The United States asked for their money back. Unable to justify a 10,000,000 Dollar hole in the ground they sought recompense. The good folk of Alqueria briefly refused. Only briefly as a U.S. Warship was deployed within missile range. To the casual observer it may seem that a cruise missile strike on Alqueria would cause much needed improvements. The Alquerian people however are not noted for their valour, the threat did the trick. They reluctantly handed over the cash. Rodriquez the olive mill owner was particularly upset owing to him having to cancel the purchase of a solid gold combined back scratcher and garlic press.

With Alqueria off the United State’s Christmas card list and the import of Remitroot products banned, events had taken a distinctly unpleasant turn.

difficult - yelling at each other like two market traders above the noise of the other diners. No prizes for guessing what nationality most of them were.

Then after a brief ride further up the beach, we stopped off at a surfer’s bar that Paul knew about. I ordered coffee and brandy and Paul – observing his strict rule when out on the bike – just coffee.

I was so lost in admiration for a man with such will power, that I ordered another large brandy and hoped I wouldn’t embarrass him by falling off on the way home.

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Trolley Day

Nearly 600 million Euros a year! Can you believe it? That’s how much the theft of shopping trolleys around the world costs the retail industry each year. Quite why anyone in their right mind would want to steal a shopping trolley is something beyond my comprehension; most of them have only three wheels that work properly so they go in a permanent zigzag direction, even before you get to the section selling the wine! Apart from the why question, how anyone steals one is a real mystery, surely you’d be more than a little conspicuous pushing a trolley, miles from your local supermarket? Hardly done undercover is it? If it’s true that so many are stolen we may well ask, what happens to them after that?

Well you use them for Shopping Trolley Day of course!

In New Orleans they have Shopping Trolley Day-though they call it Shopping Cart Day. On the designated day people push their trolleys, which are generally full of going to your head juice, down a predetermined route Graham is married to the finish. Hmm, not to Helen and has a very interesting day, a daughter, Alice. but as some people He lives part of the apparently don’t make year near Albox, but works in Qatar, it to the end, as a result teaching. If you wish of taking on board to contact Graham too many varieties regarding this of grown up cordial, article email: perhaps doesn’t helenandg@yahoo. it matter too much for co.uk

the participants!

I’m not sure that when the owner of the Piggly Wiggly store in Oklahoma introduced the first shopping trolley in 1937 he imagined that there would be such a celebration of his work in the 21st Century. But then, if we can have a world that brings us celebrations like The Nutters Dance-yes it really does happen, in Bacup Lancashire- or the Shin Kicking Contest, then why not celebrate the trolley? I’d be first to the pub to watch highlights of that Shin Kicking Competition . Maybe they should introduce it to parliaments around the world as a way of resolving disagreements!

So, let’s celebrate everyday things that we take for granted. How about having Bus Stop Day, well why not? We’ve all used them at one time or another and let’s face it, the poor things are very much forgotten. Well, at least since The Hollies had a hit about one in 1966.

I think we should campaign for Bus Stops to be brought into the 21st Century, with all modern technology and even-now here’s an interesting thought-a bus or two now and again!

El refugio - Almeria City

Many foreign inhabitants and visitors know Almeria City just for its airport. Whether on the red eye from Gatwick or via another UK route, many arrive only to scuttle off to their homes or holiday destinations without wondering about what else is on offer. The City has a beautiful old quarter with excellent restaurants, tapas bars, art galleries and museums.

Stunning architecture abounds, topped by the Moorish Alcazaba towering above.

The Paseo de Almeria is a broad tree lined boulevard; running from the port to Plaza Purchena it’s filled with chain stores and boutiques. It’s the commercial hub of the city with some curious black news stand kiosks dotted along the way. Another world however lies hidden the surface and the kiosks have trap doors leading 3metres and deeper below ground. At Plaza Purchena for the grand sum of 2€ the intrepid will learn more.

The entrance to El Refugio is a modern glass building with a suspended

there were also entrances in private homes and churches. A black flag was put outside for easy recognition. The designer of the tunnels; architect William Rubio had one such entrance at his home for the public plus he built an extra gallery so his family had some private space. Other wealthy families also did this.

When Malaga fell to the fascists in 1937, 50,000 refugees fled on foot towards Almeria. The German Luftwaffe or Condor Legion practiced their strafing techniques shooting at the unarmed civilians killing and injuring hundreds of them. In response Almeria then built another section containing an operating theatre which can still be seen today.

After the Civil War ended in 1939, the tunnels remained open in case Spain was drawn into WWII. Then in 1945 the entrances were sealed with some entrances covered by the aforementioned kiosks. In 2001they were rediscovered by accident during the construction of an underground car park. The city started renovations aiming to open in time for the Mediterranean games in 2005. Instead they opened the next year in 2006, being now the City’s third most popular tourist attraction.

Booking is advisable as due to space constraints only a maximum of 25 people are allowed on each of the 4 daily tours. Or try your luck, as we did and got lucky!

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glass floor so the foundations of ancient Moorish walls can be seen. Here the story unfolds firstly via a short film, interviews with now elderly locals tell the story of how when the Civil War erupted in 1936, the city council along with help from the Republican Government set about designing and constructing an air raid shelter large enough to hold 40,000 people. During the war German, Italian and Nationalists conducted 52 bombing raids, the most devastating of which killed 40, injured 150 and destroyed 200 buildings.

An original staircase leads down beneath the glass building to a passageway some 1.3 metres wide with a bench running along one side. Supposedly there were 101 of these exits but only 67 have been discovered. The passageway is one of many feeder passages into the main tunnel that extends the whole length of the Paseo de Almeria; the main tunnel is 2m wide with benches each side and extends about a kilometre towards the port. Originally they were dirt floors with smoking prohibited. A generator provided light and there was a system for pumping clean air in.

Directly beneath the city market is a much deeper section that served as food store, so in case of a prolonged bombardment supplies could easily be moved below. Along with street entrances

TV

Is it actually worth it?

This type of question is always fraught with controversy, if for no other reason than it, by definition, has to be a personal choice. It doesn’t matter what my opinion is regarding this subject, the fact remains that we all have personal preferences.

So, not being one to shy away from controversy, loud mouthed bullies and the intellectually challenged, Here goes nothing!

This line of thought started a couple of months ago when I was asked to deliver a talk, to the Albox Computer Club regarding the imminent loss of English TV as a results of the changing satellite situation, and what alternatives are currently available. This was followed up by a discussion on the possible down sides of Internet based TV and why, in reality, we, the paying public, should not be too worried.

Recently, I was invited to a friend’s home to watch a demonstration by one of an ever increasing number of internet TV sales-persons. Two points to make absolutely clear: 1) I will not advertise anyone’s business apart from my own and 2) I will not tell you “Joe Bloggs Internet Service” or any other individual’s product or service is crap! You will have to find that out for yourselves – Sorry! Having set out the rules let’s get on with the observations.

The people who kindly offered the demonstration on the Tuesday morning were surprisingly honest and didn’t “Hard Sell” the product – a very good start! The device was about the size of a cigarette packet but contained a fully working Android (an Operating System similar to Linux – another topic for another day) computer! These devices start at 35 – 40€. Research indicates that these boxes are in the region of 60€ each. The people selling them, were doing so at 160€. Before you get up in arms about the 100€ mark-up bear in mind that hundreds of hours have gone into finding EXACTLY was was

required to bring the box, software and internet tv addresses together in a single usable bundle. These people were lovely and if I were ready to buy one of these devices as a result of the sales people, I would have one right now!

As part of studying the device in preparing to give the next talk I have come across the same problems, and solutions, as everyone else who is in the process of setting up internet TV. The technical understanding required to bring these varied components together, is not too difficult to acquire, but do we want to do it? This brings me back, quite nicely, to personal choices. Today’s advice to anyone interested in internet TV, the technologies and therefore the costs involved is simply this: 1) The most expensive will be, at best, a status symbol and might not be the best product for your needs!

2) The cheapest will invariable be exactly that, but if it fulfils your needs, then go for it.

3) Learn by other peoples mistakes and don’t repeat them.

4) There is always more than one way to skin a cat!

I truly hope that this may be some use to anyone looking for a satellite alternative and that you find exactly what you need, at the price that’s right and you have many happy years of sticking 2 fingers up at the BBC licensing department. One final thought, and this is the MOST IMPORTANT one – Internet TV is Free! No Monthly Bills, No Connection Fees and NO BRIT’S RIPPING OFF BRIT’S! Can someone help me off this soapbox please?

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“Now, this is a snazzy little car,” says my wife Caroline as we sit in the Citroen C1 Connexion.

(it uses the same floorpan and bodyshell) has a five speed manual gearbox and a 998cc petrol engine. You would be forgiven for thinking that this makes for a pretty dull car but because it is so light, just 805kg, it is possible to reach 60mph from standstill in a shade over 12 seconds and onto a top speed of 98mph. Very reasonable figures. Obviously when there are four adults inside, these results are hampered somewhat as they are when strong winds pick up, as they do in the test. Then there is the 65mpg (combined) figure, which is better than some diesels. At tick over the engine is audible from inside and there is a slight judder but my wife quickly reminds me that this is a massive improvement on her cherished Hyundai Pony; sadly deceased. It is possible to squeeze a pushchair into the tiny boot or a week’s worth of shopping but not both at the same time. The only criticism I have, which I admit is partly my fault, is that if your hands slip from the ten-to-two position on the steering wheel it is all too easy to sound the horn, which has occurred on a number of occasions, frightening the motorist in front and embarrassing me.

While this five-door hatchback is finished to a good standard there is no denying that this is a bit of a tin can. I shut the rear door a little too enthusiastically and I fear that if I do it any harder it might change shape. The seats are comfy although the driver’s seat could do with a little more padding in the lumbar region. Parking is a cinch due to its size. The rear windows are fitted with rear privacy glass and rather than winding up or down the rear passenger windows pop out for opening.

I can see why she instantly warms to it because it is a very girlie car with its lipstick red wing mirrors and door handles and its striking black finish. No sooner have I started driving it and another model exactly the same passes me with a young lady driving it. Unashamed I carry on regardless of the lipstick red edged rev counter, speedometer and door trim…

It is a very compact city car and surprisingly there is a good amount of legroom in the front and back, which puts competitors like the Fiat 500 to shame. Despite its blatantly female characteristics (as you can see in the video at testdrives.biz) if the hard-nosed male motorist sticks with it, it provides a good driving experience. Yes, you’ll have to ignore the sympathetic stares from macho motorists in their Range Advanced motorist Rovers and Mercedes Tim Saunders is the former and the ‘sweetie’ from Business and Motoring Editor of the the effeminate assistant Bournemouth Daily Echo. His regular test reports appear in numerous at the garage forecourt. newspapers, magazines and websites “It’s my wife’s car,” I throughout the UK, Ireland & Gibraltar mumble. Get over that - and now here in Spain! For more and this Peugeot 107 information contact Tim on: timasaunders@tiscali.co.uk by any other name

But there’s more to this dashboard than at first meets the eye because there are four simple buttons arranged in the shape of a coin on the dash to the left of the steering wheel. These are actually part of what the industry calls black box technology. One button will call a call centre and you can tell them where you want to go and then spoken directions will be provided throughout the course of your journey. Another switch patches you through to Citroen Assist breakdown service. It’s also possible to make a 999 call through this system as well as connecting you directly to your Citroen insurance. But this black box will also record erratic driving behaviour and feed it back to the insurance company as a way of keeping insurance premiums lower for well behaved young drivers. This technology isn’t infallible because sharp braking for instance could be the result of reacting to others’ bad driving.

During our drive my wife and I recall the time we hired a Peugeot 107 and drove it from Romania to Bulgaria and back. We had fun in that car and if my memory serves me right we were able to drive from one country to the next on just one tank of fuel. That’s how efficient the 1-litre unit is.

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Boxers 2013 2014 may not be looming over the hill just yet (despite Xmas advertisements starting to appear) but Boxers golfing year, under the captaincy of Derek Leonard, has run its course. The final salute was played out at Hacienda del Alamo on the 7th Oct with a presentation dinner at the Hostal Rural in Turre on the 12th.

An eventful year saw us lose our Captain Elect, Steve Gilmore, to a heart attack and our Founding President to Blighty – both are missed. But the upside has been another year of lively competition played at courses all over Almeria and Murcia, plus a fantastic range of social events, from Treasure hunts to night time golf to bowling to meals out, well supported and enjoyed by the members both on and off the course.

Cash prizes are awarded to divisional winners, NTP’s, etc at the regular meetings and, with a range of talent across the society, it’s pleasing to note that this year’s ‘Pot Hunters’ for the major competitions come from all three divisions.

The Alan Hay Trophy – Gordon Batchelor (Div 3) Doubles Competition - Paul Holley & Steeve

Peete (Div 1) Captain’s Eclectic and also the Autumn Trophy Adrian Ball (Div 2) Matchplay singles – Paul Holley Spring Trophy – Martin Fisk (Div 1) Les Ashton Shield – Tony Redston (Div 1) 2013 Order of Merit – Tony Harwin (Div 1) The new season starts under the captaincy of Adrian Ball, whose declared intention is to introduce some new courses, including a trip to Santa Clara in Granada´into an exciting calendar of golf and social events. All of the longer distance trips come with the luxury option of travelling by coach at a subsidised €10 per head.

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• It’s all about European football this week with Champions League matches played yesterday and again tonight, and Europa League encounters tomorrow.

• Top soccer games this coming weekend are: Villa-Everton, Chelsea-Manchester City, Crystal Palace-Arsenal, Liverpool-WBA, Manchester United-Stoke and Sunderland-Newcastle (the TyneWear derby); Blackpool-Blackburn and Burnley-QPR (Championship) and unbeaten Leyton OrientRotherham (FL1).

• Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel should win the F1 World title for the fourth successive year in India on Sunday.

• Also on Sunday, either Marc Marquez (298 pts) or Jorge Lorenzo (280) can clinch the MotorGP championship in Japan. Marquez is still favourite despite Lorenzo winning a most confusing Australian Grand Prix last Sunday, when Marquez was disqualified for failing to make a pit stop! Dani Pedrosa was second with Valentino Rossi third.

• The opening ceremony of the Rugby League World Cup takes place in Cardiff on Saturday.

• Despite winning their qualifying group, England will NOT be seeded when the draw is made for the 2014 World Cup on 6 December. Therefore they could well meet Argentina, Brazil, even Spain early in the competition.

• England manager Roy Hodgson has arranged several friendlies before Rio, starting with back-toback Wembley games next month against Chile and Germany.

• Last weekend, PL leaders Arsenal beat Norwich; Liverpool, with Steven Gerrard’s 100th top-flight goal) drew at Newcastle; Chelsea defeated Cardiff; Everton pipped Hull; Southampton drew at Manchester United; Manchester City won at West Ham; Spurs beat Aston Villa (where an assistant referee/linesman was struck by a flare thrown by a Spurs supporter) and Swansea belted Sunderland, while Stoke and WBA drew and Crystal Palace played Fulham on Monday.

• The derbies between Millwall-QPR (Championship) and Wolves-Coventry (FL1) both ended in draws.

• Plymouth, making football’s longest return journey, a 754 mile round trip to Hartlepool, lost, while Celtic and Rangers are running away with the SPL and SL1 respectively.

• Last Friday, 61,418 rugby union fans at Wembley (a Heineken Cup pool game record) saw Toulouse beat Saracens.

• For all cricket enthusiasts, here are the dates of England’s five Tests against the Aussies are: 1st - 2125 November (Brisbane); 2nd - 5-9 December (Adelaide); 3rd - 13-17 December (Perth); 4th - 26-30 December (Melbourne); 5th - 3-7 January (Sydney).

• The funeral of Spain’s F1 reserve driver Maria Del Villota, found dead in a hotel room in Seville earlier this month, took place last week. Maria (33) lost her right eye after crashing in July 2012 while testing a car for Team Marussia. Subsequent neurological damage led to her death. R.I.P. • In the European indoor track cycling championships in Holland, GB riders Jason Kenny, Jess Varnish, Laura Trott (two gold) and Jo Rownsell have all won medals, with to come!

• Football fact: Only four midfielders have scored 100 goals in the Premiership: Frank Lampard (166), Ryan Giggs (109), Paul Scholes (107), Steven Gerrard (100).

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CABRERA LAWN BOWLS CLUB HONG KONG PAIRS COMPETITION 2013 Tuesday 15th October was the final of the Hong Kong Pairs Competition 2013. The final was between Paul Cartwright and Trevor Robinson v Brian Marsh and Pat Marsh. Brian and Pat started very well and by the fourth end had a lead of 6 shots. By end twelve Trevor and Paul had caught up to within two shots. Then on the thirteenth end Pat and Brian scored a five , this seemed to seal

the result and the game finished with Trevor and Paul having 8 shots to Brian and Pat’s 20. Well played to both teams for giving the spectators an extremely good final. Congratulations to Pat and Brian really well played.

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Good to see ‘Cuba Brian’ back in Spain and his boat back in the water and working.

Shore Fishing ‘London Bill’ caught only mackerel this week spinning marks around Garrucha, Mojacar and Macenas.

Six members of the Albox Fishing Club fished off the Repsol garage rocks in Garrucha from 11am to 4 pm. The sea was very calm with a southerly breeze.

Fish caught : Jaguar Jack - 10 Bogues, 4 palometes, 2 wide eyed flounders, 2 striped bream and a weaver. He had a good fish on but lost it in the rocks.

Tony Always Laughing - 8 Bogues 4 palometes, 2 wide eyed flounder, 1 wrasse and 1 weaver.

Dizzy John - 8 Bogues, 2 palometes and 2 wide eyed flounders.

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‘Baza Barry’ continued his efforts on a river north of Negratin and caught small trout and barbel.

He also caught a black bass while spinning, an unusual catch as far as I know in a river here (stream). Saying that they are in the lakes so it’s not surprising a few find their way into the rivers.

Two matches in Murcia were won with top weights of 33lbs and 21lbs.

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy. For details of the next meeting tel Sid 634 313 650.

Latest license information: There is a problem at the moment with foreigners getting Andalucian beach and boat licenses. A new program has been introduced and NIE numbers are not being recognised, only NIF numbers. Although I have only heard this from one source and one licensing office I suspect it will be countrywide, I’ll let you know when things change.

For up to date information on fishing licenses or any of the above see John at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099. In case of difficulty reaching me (Probably out fishing) ask staff for my mobile number.

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• There are around 2000 different plant types that humans use to cultivate food.

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